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  • Install/repair DirectX runtimes

    Step-by-Step Fixes

    1. Update or Clean Reinstall Graphics Drivers

    • Use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) in Safe Mode to completely remove old drivers.
    • Then install the latest stable driver from NVIDIA/AMD directly (not Windows Update).
    1. Press Win + X → Device Manager.
    2. Expand Display adapters.
    3. Right-click your Integrated GPU (Intel HD/UHD Graphics, AMD Radeon Vega, etc.) and select Disable device.
    4. Do NOT disable your dedicated NVIDIA/AMD GPU.
    5. Launch Lumion. If the error disappears, Lumion was clashing with the integrated GPU.
    6. Re-enable the integrated GPU immediately after testing. For a permanent fix, return to Step 2 (force high performance) rather than keeping the iGPU disabled.

    Step 5: GPU driver state

    • Use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) in Safe Mode to completely remove GPU drivers.
    • Install the latest Studio driver (for NVIDIA) or Pro driver (for AMD)—these are more stable for D3D9 legacy support than Game Ready drivers.

    Lumion may crash if it mistakenly tries to use your computer's integrated Intel HD chip instead of your powerful dedicated graphics card.